Vauxhall’s official company name was changed from ‘General Motors UK Limited’ (in use since 16 April 2008), back to its original ‘Vauxhall Motors Limited’
Monday 18th September 2017 Vauxhall’s official company name was changed from ‘General Motors UK Limited’ (in use since 16 April 2008), back to its original ‘Vauxhall Motors Limited’.
French carmaker PSA announced the acquisition of General Motors’ European subsidiary, which included the Opel and Vauxhall brands, for 1
Monday 6th March 2017 French carmaker PSA announced the acquisition of General Motors’ European subsidiary, which included the Opel and Vauxhall brands, for 1.3 billion euros ($1.38 billion).
PSA announced that it was in talks to acquire Opel and Vauxhall Motors from General Motors
Tuesday 14th February 2017 PSA announced that it was in talks to acquire Opel and Vauxhall Motors from General Motors. The talks were in an advanced stage, but were a surprise to the press and to much of Opel’s leadership as they had plans to transform the company into an electric-car-only brand using the platform…
The sixth generation Vauxhall Astra hit UK showrooms after its worldwide debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show
Friday 11th December 2009 The sixth generation Vauxhall Astra hit UK showrooms after its worldwide debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Despite being more expensive than the fifth generation, the sixth generation Astra had strong sales success in the UK, where it was the best- selling car in June 2010 with well over 10,000 sales…
General Motors announced that it agreed to the sale of 55% of Ruesselsheim-based Adam Opel and Vauxhall unit to Canadian auto parts maker Magna International Inc
Thursday 10th September 2009 General Motors announced that it agreed to the sale of 55% of Ruesselsheim-based Adam Opel and Vauxhall unit to Canadian auto parts maker Magna International Inc. and Russian lender Sberbank. Detroit-based GM kept a 35% stake and continued to work with Opel on developing vehicles, sharing technology and engineering resources.
Vauxhall revealed its replacement to the Vectra at the British Motor Show
Wednesday 23rd July 2008 Vauxhall revealed its replacement to the Vectra at the British Motor Show. The vehicle is known as the Vauxhall Insignia in the United Kingdom, and as the Buick Regal in China and North America. It was launched in Australia and New Zealand under the Holden marque in 2015.
A Vauxhall 30-98, was auctioned by Bonham& Goodman in Sydney, Australia for £176,321(AUD$417,195) including premium
Sunday 1st July 2007 A Vauxhall 30-98, was auctioned by Bonham& Goodman in Sydney, Australia for £176,321(AUD$417,195) including premium. The Vauxhall, a remarkably original and unrestored 1921 model featuring polished aluminium bodywork, had been in the same ownership for over fifty years and had covered less than 20,000 miles since 1928. The Vauxhall 30-98, one…
The second-generation Vauxhall Agila was officially announced and presented at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
Tuesday 15th May 2007 The second-generation Vauxhall Agila was officially announced and presented at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
Official figures released revealed that the Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch (branded Opel in the rest of the EU) was Europe’s best selling car
Wednesday 24th January 2007 Official figures released revealed that the Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch (branded Opel in the rest of the EU) was Europe’s best selling car.
Vauxhall announced the loss of 900 jobs from Ellesmere Port’s 3,000 staff, part of significant worldwide staff reductions by General Motors
Wednesday 17th May 2006 Vauxhall announced the loss of 900 jobs from Ellesmere Port’s 3,000 staff, part of significant worldwide staff reductions by General Motors.